PREVIEW vs Grid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PREVIEW
Plan and schedule your Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok content with a visual feed preview. Features include drag-and-drop arrangement, caption and hashtag tools, analytics, and auto-posting capabilities.
- Visual feed preview
- Drag and drop post arrangement
- Auto-posting for Instagram and Facebook
- Caption and hashtag finder
- Analytics and insights
- Editing tools and filters
- Reposting functionality
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EVERYTHING you need in ONE app - for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Choose to plan ONLY your Instagram or TikTok posts - or both. Super easy to use. Free UNLIMITED Posts, Reels, Insta Stories, rearrange posts, edit, auto-post, best Instagram hashtags, caption ideas, analytics, repost, and more. What are you waiting for? Used by +15 million Instagrammers, content creators and business owners. —— INSTAGRAM PLANNER —— Preview is the ultimate Instagram feed planner app. Plan your: • Photos • Videos • Carousels • Insta Stories • Reels • Product Tags —— WHAT’S INSIDE —— • Drag and Drop • UNLIMITED Grid Space (for free) • Analytics and Insights • Amazing filters • Editing Tools • REPOST photos, videos, albums, Reels • Split images • Set video covers • Schedule & Auto-post EVERYTHING! • Facebook Auto-posting • Caption Finder • Hashtag Finder • Hashtag Analytics • Team Features and Permissions • DESKTOP version • Multi Device • Backup • NO INSTAGRAM login required Instagram & TikTok like a PRO. Preview is your visual planner for Instagram & TikTok. Predict what your feed will look like before you post anything on Instagram or TikTok. It has all the features you need in one app. No more switching between multiple apps. UNLIMITED GRID SPACE (for free) Add as many photos and videos as you want in your Preview. Your creativity doesn’t have a limit! REARRANGE POSTS Use the drag & drop to arrange your Instagram posts. Design your own unique theme. Color coordinate. Predict how your feed will look like. Or simply plan your content in advance. REELS PLANNER Plan your Reels videos. Change the covers to see if it fits your grid. INSTA STORY PLANNER Plan your Insta Stories and organise them perfectly with links. ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS Track your performance. See your Top Posts, best times to post, followers growth, clicks to your link in bio, best hashtags, and more. AMAZING FILTERS Design your own unique and amazing feed that reflects your personality or brand. Preview comes with beautiful filter packs and unique filters. Find filters similar to vsco. Or choose a theme pack. REPOST Curate and share other Instagrammers’ posts. PERFECT YOUR CAPTIONS Write your captions in advance and perfect them. Save your hashtag groups within the app and add them to new posts at a press of a button. CAPTION IDEAS Personal and business captions for the entire year. Including caption prompts, quotes, puns and questions to ask your followers to boost your engagement and get more comments - naturally. FIND THE BEST HASHTAGS Hashtag research done for you. Search for the best Instagram hashtags to grow your account. Search by category, country, city and Instagram community. SCHEDULE & AUTO-POST Plan your feed in advance and schedule it so you don't have to think about it. Preview has been officially approved by Instagram to auto-post for you. AMAZING EDITING TOOLS All the basics are in Preview: contrast, saturation, exposure, etc... And your favorites too: free whitening tool, blemish remover, meme maker & much more. MANAGE UNLIMITED ACCOUNTS Manage as many Instagram accounts as you want and easily switch between them. PLAN YOUR FEED WITH YOUR TEAM Give access to your Preview feed to your team by sharing (or not sharing) your Instagram password. One plan = unlimited team members. NO INSTAGRAM LOGIN/ACCOUNT REQUIRED You don’t need an Instagram account to use Preview. CROSS-POST Want to post your Reels to TikTok? Or your TikTok video Post your content across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Have fun creating! The Preview Team @preview.app Terms of Use: https://thepreviewapp.com/terms-of-service/
Grid
Easily split photos into perfectly sized squares for social media grids or create stunning panorama posts. Make your profile stand out with captivating grid photos and share your masterpieces with just a few clicks.
- Split images into grid squares
- Create panorama posts
- User-friendly interface
- Variety of grid options
- Seamless social media integration
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People saying about our app: "This app is incredibly user-friendly. It offers a wide range of options too. I'm going to keep using it for a lifetime." - BANGTANarmy3773 "I absolutely love this app! It's easy to use and even guides you on where to start and end when uploading your pictures. I also appreciate the variety of grid options it provides." - Antoine1717 Share your masterpieces with just 2 clicks! Easily split any image into perfectly sized squares that fit seamlessly on popular social networks or create stunning panorama posts with Grids App. Make your profile stand out with captivating grid photos. We value your feedback! Please take a moment to leave a review on the App Store. Get started today and unlock your creative potential!
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Verdict
PREVIEW and Grid both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 55% of PREVIEW's. PREVIEW's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 792) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PREVIEW sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Grid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PREVIEW against 4.7 for Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PREVIEW has 45K ratings behind it against 792, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of PREVIEW's written reviews are positive against 89% of Grid's.
PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PREVIEW | Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (45K ratings) | 4.7 (792 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | 88.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45K — better | 792 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Preview App Pty Ltd | Dima Komar |
Customer experience
PREVIEW
Grid
User reviews
PREVIEW
From 45K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for planning Instagram feed
- 🎨 Good photo editing features
- 💯 Useful app overall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lacking some key features
- 💰 Expensive paid plans
- 🔑 Issues with account management
Grid
From 792 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for creating Instagram grids
- 🔒 No ads or hidden costs
- 🎨 Customizable grid options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Issues with image alignment on Instagram
- 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription
Bugs and requests
PREVIEW
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues with Instagram accounts
- Deleted content not recoverable
- Paid features not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to rearrange posts in feed
- Improve scheduling and auto-posting functionality
- Enhance photo/video editing tools
- Provide better support and customer service
Grid
Reported bugs
2 issues- Restricted account issues on Instagram
- Inconsistent grid uploads on Instagram
Requested features
3 requests- Add dimensions/pixel information for Canva integration
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Introduce more advanced grid layout options
In-app purchases
PREVIEW
- Preview Pro2 variants$7.991 Month
- Account 1 Pro$7.991 Month
- Account 2 Pro$7.991 Month
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- Account 3 Pro$7.991 Month
- Account 1 Premium$14.991 Month
- Account 2 Premium$14.991 Month
- Account 3 Premium$14.991 Month
- B Filters PackFree
- D Filters Pack$3.99
Grid
- Monthly Grids Subscription$4.991 Month
- Twelve Week Subscription7 Days trial$7.493 Months
- One Week Subscription7 Days trial$17.997 Days
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- One Year Grids Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Unlimited Grid Access$3.99
